Right-click on Start and select Task Manager. Use the keyboard shortcut CTRL+SHIFT+ESC. The Computer Management console is a Microsoft Management Console (MMC) snap-in that provides a centralized location for managing various system components, services, and settings on Windows.

To run a Control Panel tool in Windows, type the appropriate command in the Open box or at a command prompt. NOTE: If you want to run a command from a command prompt, you must do so from the Windows folder.

As of October 2024, Windows 10 22H2 or newer is required for some features to work properly within the Xbox app and Game Bar. You can check your version of Windows in Settings > System > About > Windows Specifications > Version.

Press Ctrl + Alt + Del, and then select Task Manager. Select the program that you can’t close from the list, and then select End Task. If you're using a handheld device and need to open the Task Manager, swipe up from the bottom of the screen to expose the Start bar.

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There are different ways to remove apps and programs, so if you can't find the one you're looking for, you can try another location. Note that some apps and programs are built into Windows and can't be uninstalled. You can try to repair a program first, if it's just not running correctly. Uninstall from the Start menu.

Right-click Command Prompt, and then select Run as administrator. Press the Enter key to run the command. The command prompt will output some text to indicate if the command was processed successfully. Once Command Prompt completes the task, try launching the game again.

Get Help has troubleshooters you can run for many common scenarios. These often help resolve issues without the need to contact support. If a troubleshooter is available for your issue, select Start to run that troubleshooter.

To access these settings: Press the Xbox button on your controller to open the guide. Select Profile & system > Settings > System. You can access your Console info setting from Profile & system > Settings > System > Console info. These details are necessary to know when you’re registering your console or troubleshooting an issue.